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CFGARC - The Configuration Archiver - Version 1.4
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Copyright 1993, 1994
Matrix SoftWorks
================================================================
What is CFGARC?
CFGARC is a DOS based utility package which allows the user to
store copies if the last 5 AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files and
easily view, edit, print and restore these files. Today's world
of complex operating systems, memory managers, device drivers and
TSR programs can produce very large and complex boot files which
can require regular maintenance. CFGARC allows you to easily
experiment without running the risk of loosing or damaging the
original files.
================================================================
Files included in the package:
CFGSETUP.EXE Setup utility for CFGARC
CFGARC.EXE Main Program
CFGRST.EXE View, Print and Restore Utility
CFGEDIT.EXE Simple Text Editor
A.BAT Sample Batch file for CFGEDIT.EXE
B.BAT Sample Batch file for CFGEDIT.EXE
README.BAT Batch File for Reading CFGARC.DOC
================================================================
Installation:
Simply copy the above files into any directory which is in your
PATH statement, or the root directory of drive C:. You could also
create a separate directory for these files and add the name to
your PATH statement in AUTOEXEC.BAT but if your system is anything
like mine, you have enough of these already. As long as DOS can
fine the CFGARC files, everything will work fine.
Now, run the CFGSETUP.EXE file
A new directory, C:\__CFG_ will be created and the following
files placed there:
AUTOEXEC.BK1
AUTOEXEC.BK2
AUTOEXEC.BK3
AUTOEXEC.BK4
AUTOEXEC.BK5
CONFIG.BK1
CONFIG.BK2
CONFIG.BK3
CONFIG.BK4
CONFIG.BK5
These are the shell files required for CFGARC.EXE to operate
correctly.
================================================================
Using CFGARC:
Now, run CFGARC.EXE
Upon execution, CFGARC will place copies of your current
AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files in the directory C:\__CFG_
and rename them to AUTOEXEC.BK1 and CONFIG.BK1. The existing
files in the C:\__CFG_ directory are incremented upward by 1
number, ( AUTOEXEC.BK1 becomes AUTOEXEC.BK2, AUTOEXEC.BK2
becomes AUTOEXEC.BK3, etc.) providing a record of your last
five configuration files. That's all there is to it !
================================================================
Using CFGRST:
CFGRST.EXE provides quick and easy access to your stored
configuration files. When you run CFGRST, you will be shown
a menu with your backup files. Just use the cursor up and
cursor down keys to select the one you want, press return
and the files is loaded into the editor and presented in a
scrolling edit window. You will then see 3 options above
the edit window, F1 - EXIT, F2 - SAVE, F4- PRINT. F1 will
exit the edit window and ask if you want the file restored
to active use. Selecting Y will restore the file and
selecting N will take you back to the main menu. If you
choose F2 from the edit window, the current file will be
saved to its ORIGINAL filename, i.e. AUTOEXEC.BK1, etc.
If you choose F4 from the edit window, the current file
will be sent to your printer.
================================================================
CFGEDIT - CFGARC Editor Commands
This information available online
by pressing F10 while in editor.
NOTE: ^Q means hold down CTRL key and press Q
^K Q means hold down CTRL key and press K,
release and then press Q
^Y To DELETE current line. -- ^T to DELETE current word
^T To DELETE current word. -- ^U to UNDELETE line or word
To COPY a block from document to clipboard:
Move cursor to desired location.
^K B to mark the beginning of block.
Move cursor to end of desired block.
^K K to mark end of block.
Block is now stored in clipboard.
To READ a file into clipboard:
Move cursor to desired location.
^K R for desired directory, enter to select from menu,
enter to read.
To PASTE from clipboard into document:
Move cursor to desired location.
^K C to PASTE block from clipboard.
================================================================
Using CFGEDIT:
CFGEDIT is a simple text editor using the same format as the
editor in CFGRST. This is provided for editing your current
AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files quickly and easily with a
minimum number of keystrokes. Simply place the filename to
be edited after CFGEDIT on the command line like this:
CFGEDIT C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT
AUTOEXEC.BAT will then be loaded into the editor. You have
the same 3 options for EXIT, SAVE and PRINT as in CFGRST.
The key to CFGEDIT is simplicity. Many of the text editors
in use today require alot of keystrokes to enter, save and
exit the editor itself. This can be very time consuming when
doing multiple edits often required to get a system running
smoothly. With CFGEDIT, you have simple, single key options
to speed this process. The file length CFGEDIT will handle
is limited to 32k. (If your CONFIG.SYS file is longer than
32k, just keep the registration fee and buy yourself some
aspirin!)
I have also provided two sample batch file for use with CFGEDIT.
A.BAT contains the command CFGEDIT C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT
B.BAT contains the command CFGEDIT C:\CONFIG.SYS
These 2 files, when combined with CFGEDIT provide a simple
2 key combination for accessing your configuration files.
Just press A and hit RETURN. You are now looking at AUTOEXEC.BAT
or press B and hit return to see CONFIG.SYS. These batch files
may be renamed to anything you wish (up to 8 characters in length)
================================================================
Revision History:
CFGARC10.ZIP Initial release
CFGARC11.ZIP Increased speed of initial program
Minor bug fix.
CFGARC12.ZIP Added CFGRST restore utility.
CFGARC13.ZIP Made minor revisions to CFGRST.
CFGARC14.ZIP Complete rewrite of CFGRST restore utility.
Added menu for file selection.
Added scrolling editor.
Added print functions
Added CFGEDIT editor program.
Added sample batch files.
Rewrite of CFGARC.DOC file.
================================================================
Upcoming:
Look for CFGARC20 during first quarter of 1994 which will include
support for Microsoft Windows configuration files...
================================================================
I would like to thank Mr. Tim Artabasy of DeskCom Systems in
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